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Josh Raisey

A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby. 

Open Principality Stadium roof provokes furious debate

Ireland’s decision to keep the roof of the Principality Stadium open against Wales tomorrow has been the catalyst of a huge disc…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Mar 2019, 9:17

Debate about McKenzie's best position appears to be over

The Chiefs have a lot to be happy about at the moment after they snapped their losing streak and drew 23-23 with the Hurricanes on…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Mar 2019, 8:37

The Irish player that is striking fear into the hearts of Welsh fans

Joe Schmidt has named a very strong Irish side to travel to Wales this weekend with the hopes of derailing their pursuit of a Gran…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Mar 2019, 16:36

Twitter not altogether surprised that Joe Cokanasiga has been dropped

Twitter is currently a flood with exasperated England fans that cannot believe Eddie Jones’ decision to drop Joe Cokanasiga for …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Mar 2019, 8:18

Christian Wade's latest NFL comments won't go down well in rugby circles

Former Wasps and England winger Christian Wade recently opened up about his move to American Football as he took over the NFL UK I…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
13 Mar 2019, 13:25

The reaction of pro players to Saracens' salary cap statement has taken some by surprise

After Saracens released a statement recently from chairmen Nigel Wray regarding the controversy surrounding the salary cap, a numb…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
13 Mar 2019, 11:37

Brian O'Driscoll gives withering France assessment and makes bold prediction

Irish legend Brian O’Driscoll has said that Italy will beat France this weekend if they play the way they did against the Irish.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Mar 2019, 14:28

Surprise selection in England squad has irked many fans on Twitter

Eddie Jones has announced his 31-man squad to train this week ahead of the final Six Nations match against Scotland, and there is …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Mar 2019, 8:59

Quade Cooper takes yet another swing at Brad Thorn on Insta

Melbourne Rebels star Quade Cooper took to Instagram on Friday to take a dig at Reds coach Brad Thorn after his side’s comeback …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
09 Mar 2019, 4:34

Laumape's performance sparks huge debate over All Black centre partnership

After the Hurricanes’ late win over the Highlanders in Wellington on Friday, one player in particular has grabbed the fans’ at…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
08 Mar 2019, 6:53

Ex-Gloucester chairman applauded after he spills beans on Twitter about salary cap's ugly truth

Former Gloucester chairman Ryan Walkinshaw has launched an impassioned tirade on Twitter regarding breaches of the salary cap.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Mar 2019, 9:06

Lood de Jager shares post-surgery photo on social

Bulls captain and Springbok Lood de Jager has posted a picture of himself after surgery on Instagram.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Mar 2019, 5:32

England share footage of their high ball training

England Rugby have taken to Instagram to share their training techniques ahead of Italy’s visit to Twickenham on Saturday.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Mar 2019, 5:40

'Gutted' Shane Williams' emotional social media post on Ospreys possible extinction

Wales and Ospreys legend Shane Williams has taken to Instagram to show his disappointment at the news of a merger between his form…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2019, 11:26

England fans rage over 'reckless' Itoje injury

After being named in the 31-man squad this week for Italy’s visit to Twickenham on Saturday, Maro Itoje has limped out of traini…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2019, 10:56

'Idiotic' - Welsh fans are irate with the timing of merger talks

In a week of controversial changes to rugby across the world, the WRU have chipped in with their own plan to potentially merge the…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2019, 8:00

Watch: England's Norton's scorching 33kmph try, while USA's Isles clocks 34kmph

England’s Dan Norton and the USA’s Carlin Isles are renowned as two of the fastest men in world rugby and they demonstrated th…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Mar 2019, 14:05

Georgia rugby chief's 3 minute rant at 'snub-nosed, retrograde' World Rugby officials

The Georgian Rugby president Gocha Svanidze has sent a stern message on Twitter in light of World Rugby’s controversial proposal…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Mar 2019, 13:43

Calls for Cooper's return to the Wallabies intensify and for good reason

The Rebels recorded their second win from their first two games of the season on Friday, helped by some moments of magic from Quad…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Mar 2019, 7:36

World Rugby chief takes Twitter battering over World League

Look up the newly proposed World League in rugby on Twitter and the motherlode of comments will be severely critical.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Mar 2019, 5:59
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